Anita's Guidebook for West Vancouver and beyond
Food Scene
Local restaurants
Beautiful Seaside restaurant in Dundarave. View at the beach, cocktails, ambiance, locals, great food, outdoor covered patio down and patio upstairs overlooks the beach and beyond
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Beach House Restaurant
150 25th StBeautiful Seaside restaurant in Dundarave. View at the beach, cocktails, ambiance, locals, great food, outdoor covered patio down and patio upstairs overlooks the beach and beyond
On Friday nights during the summer head to the Night Market: it is local and super cool. Bands entertain both adults and children alike under a HUGE Ocean crane. Dance to great music, enjoy the huge beer garden and taste a million flavors from the endless rows of tasty eats from the food trucks. So many choices! Unique shopping, great for artistic types.
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Isitimela sase-Shipyards
19 Wallace MewsOn Friday nights during the summer head to the Night Market: it is local and super cool. Bands entertain both adults and children alike under a HUGE Ocean crane. Dance to great music, enjoy the huge beer garden and taste a million flavors from the endless rows of tasty eats from the food trucks. So many choices! Unique shopping, great for artistic types.
Brand new addition across from the beach of Ambleside, this is a vibrant and beautiful restaurant walking distance from our home. Outdoor patio seating looking over Ambleside beach area. Fun for drinks and meet ups.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrBrand new addition across from the beach of Ambleside, this is a vibrant and beautiful restaurant walking distance from our home. Outdoor patio seating looking over Ambleside beach area. Fun for drinks and meet ups.
Upscale and beautiful (sexy) decor conveniently located at the Village Park Royal . Great food.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Park Royal
731 Main StUpscale and beautiful (sexy) decor conveniently located at the Village Park Royal . Great food.
Upscale Sushi. Go off peak hours as it gets very busy. The West Van Roll is to die for.
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Bene Sushi Lounge
1574 Marine DrUpscale Sushi. Go off peak hours as it gets very busy. The West Van Roll is to die for.
The best family style Italian, in a restaurant that looks like something out of the 80's. Make reservations if you can.
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Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano
1448 Marine DrThe best family style Italian, in a restaurant that looks like something out of the 80's. Make reservations if you can.
Upscale Italian. Amazing food in Dundarave, West Vancouver.
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Mangia E Bevi Ristorante
2222 Marine DrUpscale Italian. Amazing food in Dundarave, West Vancouver.
Fun and delicious local (Park Royal Village) favorite and best for sporting events (lots of TV screens). If not a sports fan, there are pool tables and outdoor patio, all with delicious food.
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The Village Taphouse
900 Main StFun and delicious local (Park Royal Village) favorite and best for sporting events (lots of TV screens). If not a sports fan, there are pool tables and outdoor patio, all with delicious food.
If you want Thai, this is closest to our home. Tiny place with good and solid Thai dishes.
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Thai Pudpong Restaurant
1474 Marine DrIf you want Thai, this is closest to our home. Tiny place with good and solid Thai dishes.
Classic (old school West Vancouver) tastes, view to die for, somewhat upscale.
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Salmon House On The Hill
2229 Folkestone WayClassic (old school West Vancouver) tastes, view to die for, somewhat upscale.
Unbelievable Sushi. My latest favorite. Higher end but so worth the unique flavours and rolls are outstanding.
Raku Japanese Kitchen
1860 Marine DrUnbelievable Sushi. My latest favorite. Higher end but so worth the unique flavours and rolls are outstanding.
Local in Dundarave, quaint, unique setting and menu
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Feast Neighbourhood Table
2423 Marine DrLocal in Dundarave, quaint, unique setting and menu
From romantic dates to family dinners. This is higher end. The menu, a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cultures, features Dungeness Crab Causa, Sushi Pizza, and unique Japanese-inspired tacos, highlighting sustainable seafood and international ingredients
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio - Ambleside
1351 Bellevue AveFrom romantic dates to family dinners. This is higher end. The menu, a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cultures, features Dungeness Crab Causa, Sushi Pizza, and unique Japanese-inspired tacos, highlighting sustainable seafood and international ingredients
Exquisite Japanese fare and casual-elegant atmosphere. The restaurant’s ambience enhances the dining experience, perfect for enjoying with sake or wine
Raku Japanese Kitchen
1860 Marine DrExquisite Japanese fare and casual-elegant atmosphere. The restaurant’s ambience enhances the dining experience, perfect for enjoying with sake or wine
The Cactus Club is a buzzing vibe restaurant with lounge and outdoor patio. It is a very popular place to mingle at Park Royal with TV's for sports watching at the bar.
Cactus Club Cafe
The Cactus Club is a buzzing vibe restaurant with lounge and outdoor patio. It is a very popular place to mingle at Park Royal with TV's for sports watching at the bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quintessential old school pub with pub food in Dundarave. Live piano player, cold frosty pints, great fish and chips and very busy.
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The Red Lion Bar & Grill
2427 Marine DrQuintessential old school pub with pub food in Dundarave. Live piano player, cold frosty pints, great fish and chips and very busy.
On Friday nights during the summer head to the Night Market in North Vancouver: it is local and super cool. Bands entertain both adults and children alike under a HUGE Ocean crane. Dance to great music, enjoy the huge beer garden and taste a million flavors from the endless rows of tasty eats from the food trucks. So many choices! Unique shopping, great for artistic types.
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Isitimela sase-Shipyards
19 Wallace MewsOn Friday nights during the summer head to the Night Market in North Vancouver: it is local and super cool. Bands entertain both adults and children alike under a HUGE Ocean crane. Dance to great music, enjoy the huge beer garden and taste a million flavors from the endless rows of tasty eats from the food trucks. So many choices! Unique shopping, great for artistic types.
Fun sport bar scene yet classy. Fun to meet up for drinks inside or on the patio
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The Village Taphouse
900 Main StFun sport bar scene yet classy. Fun to meet up for drinks inside or on the patio
The Squarerigger is a true English pub. A popular spot for local residents, it features traditionally rustic décor with a warm and intimate atmosphere. Here you’ll find characters as well as a place to relax, enjoy an array of live music or watch sporting events on one of the large HD TV’s.
Squarerigger Pub
1425 Marine DrThe Squarerigger is a true English pub. A popular spot for local residents, it features traditionally rustic décor with a warm and intimate atmosphere. Here you’ll find characters as well as a place to relax, enjoy an array of live music or watch sporting events on one of the large HD TV’s.
Everything Else
Unbelievable community centre. Warm pool for kids, family hot tub, adult hot tub and huge 2nd pool with lanes. Gym, yoga, gymnastics, kids centre, teen centre.
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Community Centre | West Vancouver
2121 Marine DrUnbelievable community centre. Warm pool for kids, family hot tub, adult hot tub and huge 2nd pool with lanes. Gym, yoga, gymnastics, kids centre, teen centre.
Swimmable Beaches, strolling, dog park, skateboard park, Tennis, soccer pitches
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Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine DrSwimmable Beaches, strolling, dog park, skateboard park, Tennis, soccer pitches
Shopping
Outdoor walking shopping village. Coffee shops, Whole Foods, Lululemon, Nike, Tap House, Wine store, Simons, Urban Barn, YYoga, HomeSense, Tea stores, etc.
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The Village at Park Royal
925 Main StOutdoor walking shopping village. Coffee shops, Whole Foods, Lululemon, Nike, Tap House, Wine store, Simons, Urban Barn, YYoga, HomeSense, Tea stores, etc.
There is the North and South side. The village at Park Royal South has plenty of options for shopping needs (Whole Foods, Milestones, Cactus Club, Taphouse, Coffee Shops, Homesense, Nike, many boutique shops. The main mall has Simons, Winners, Indigo Books, Rolex, Sephora, Anthropologie, Ariztia and more.
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Park Royal
2002 Park Royal SThere is the North and South side. The village at Park Royal South has plenty of options for shopping needs (Whole Foods, Milestones, Cactus Club, Taphouse, Coffee Shops, Homesense, Nike, many boutique shops. The main mall has Simons, Winners, Indigo Books, Rolex, Sephora, Anthropologie, Ariztia and more.
Arts & Culture
Concerts, acting performances, film screenings, socials.
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Kay Meek Arts Centre
1700 Mathers AveConcerts, acting performances, film screenings, socials.
Sightseeing
Best views in town overlooking Vancouver. Skiing, hiking, restaurants, shows
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Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Best views in town overlooking Vancouver. Skiing, hiking, restaurants, shows
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WaySkiing and site seeing
Famous bridge and walking 'trail'. Walk in the tree tops and sky walk.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdFamous bridge and walking 'trail'. Walk in the tree tops and sky walk.
20 minute walk to the bridge, stand at it's highest arch and take in the stunning 360 degree view. Keep going and you are in Stanley Park on the south end.
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Isibhulisi saseLions Gate
Lions Gate Bridge Road20 minute walk to the bridge, stand at it's highest arch and take in the stunning 360 degree view. Keep going and you are in Stanley Park on the south end.
Rent a bike, roller blade, walk, run or drive around the Seawall (approximately 10 km around entire park). Beautiful vistas from all points on the waterfront.
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Stanley Park Seawall
Stanley Park DriveRent a bike, roller blade, walk, run or drive around the Seawall (approximately 10 km around entire park). Beautiful vistas from all points on the waterfront.
Hike, eat, ski, bike, blade, swim, shop, Peak to Peak Gondola ride...so much to see and do winter and summer
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Indawo yokupheka kwesibhakabhaka se-Whistler Mountain Peak
Hike, eat, ski, bike, blade, swim, shop, Peak to Peak Gondola ride...so much to see and do winter and summer
Essentials
Local grocery stores or upscale grab and go meals and groceries
Easy in and out parking, can walk to it from our house (we are at 11th St., the store is at 16th St. Like Whole Foods but still decent pricing.
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Fresh St. Market
1650 Marine DrEasy in and out parking, can walk to it from our house (we are at 11th St., the store is at 16th St. Like Whole Foods but still decent pricing.
Located in the Village at Park Royal (South). Beautiful grocery store with outdoor seating next to a water feature.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveLocated in the Village at Park Royal (South). Beautiful grocery store with outdoor seating next to a water feature.
Massive grocery store on the North Side of Marine Dr at Park Royal North.
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Loblaws
845 Park Royal NMassive grocery store on the North Side of Marine Dr at Park Royal North.